Location & Surroundings
Niedergesteln is a village in Valais, Switzerland with 615 inhabitants, at 635 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 8 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 75 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: 下格斯特恩 · Niedergestelen · Castillio Inferior
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 18' 45" N, 7° 47' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 635 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 615
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:51
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 19:22
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
下格斯特恩
la
Castillio Inferior
Weather in Niedergesteln
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niedergesteln, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.2 | 2.5 | 301 | 28 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.5 | 1.3 | 277 | 59 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 330.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.3 | 0.9 | 236 | 58 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 0.9 | 228 | 56 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 2.0 | 307 | 35 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 484.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 0.3 | 256 | 60 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 332.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 1.2 | 149 | 64 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 1.3 | 143 | 68 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 1.2 | 352 | 35 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 482.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 1.2 | 132 | 73 | 1,023.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 4 | 325.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 1.4 | 135 | 70 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 1.7 | 128 | 62 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.1 | 2.0 | 61 | 39 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 470.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niedergesteln?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niedergesteln today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Niedergesteln?
Local time is 00:51. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Niedergesteln?
Niedergesteln is a populated place.
How many people live in Niedergesteln?
Population about 615.
What is the elevation of Niedergesteln?
DEM 635 m.
Where is Niedergesteln located?
It is at 46.31243, 7.78364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niedergesteln in?
It is in Switzerland.